SOBA NOODLES WITH CRISPY KALE

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Nutritional yeast acts like a vegan version of parm here, adding a hit of umami flavor that plays well with bitter kale and earthy buckwheat noodles.

Provided by Heidi Swanson

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Kale     Vegetarian     Dairy Free     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Lunch     Soy Sauce     Honey     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz. dried soba noodles
3 Tbsp. tahini
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 lime

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Toss kale, coconut, nutritional yeast, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl to coat. Divide mixture evenly between 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast, tossing and rotating baking sheets halfway through, until kale is crisp and coconut is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
  • While kale is roasting, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Shake off any residual water and place noodles in a clean large bowl.
  • Combine tahini, soy sauce, honey, 2 tsp. sesame oil, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Finely grate zest from lime directly into bowl; halve lime and squeeze in juice (about 2 Tbsp.). Whisk dressing until smooth, then pour about half of it over noodles; toss to coat.
  • Add half of kale mixture to noodles and toss to incorporate. Drizzle in more dressing as needed, tossing until noodles are creamy; season with salt. Pile remaining kale on top. Drizzle with additional sesame oil and sprinkle with more red pepper flakes.

Alaphat Kats com
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Kamala Pokhrel
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up just throwing everything in a pot and hoping for the best. It didn't turn out very well.


David Gill
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. The crispy kale was burnt and the sauce was too salty.


Badshah Hussain
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This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used a different type of soba noodles and I added some extra vegetables to the sauce.


Muller tech
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The crispy kale was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


thebeardybartender
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This was a great recipe. The crispy kale was a nice touch and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Otherprestonluy Luy
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I love this recipe! The crispy kale is so addictive and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


asmi newarni
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soba noodles cooked quickly and the crispy kale was a great way to get some extra vegetables in my diet.


Monowar Hossein Raju
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crispy kale was not too overpowering and the sauce was very flavorful.


Morse Code
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The crispy kale was a nice touch and added a lot of flavor to the dish.


Ishola Bolarinwa
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This was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the crispy kale was a great addition.


Alexandru Iulian
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crispy kale is especially popular, and I often get requests for the recipe.


Jordan Burgess
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This soba noodle dish with crispy kale was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The crispy kale added a nice crunch to the dish, while the soba noodles were soft and chewy. The sauce was also very flavorful, with a good balance